How do stevia leaves differ from ordinary sweeteners and stevia extracts? — Stevia leaves, 25 g - Lekraset

Most stevia-based sweeteners sold in shops are purified extracts or concentrates of steviol glycosides: they come as powder, tablets or liquid and are designed for precise dosing. LEKRASET stevia leaves are a fundamentally different format: crushed plant material that is brewed like a herbal tea or added to herbal blends.

This approach lets you adjust the strength of the infusion yourself: more leaves and a longer brew give a more pronounced sweet taste, fewer give a milder one. This is convenient for those who are used to working with herbs in their classic form and do not want to use industrially processed additives.

It is important to bear in mind a particular feature of the taste: in stevia leaves, the sweetness is combined with a characteristic grassy, slightly bitter note, which is more noticeable than in purified extracts. That is why those trying stevia for the first time should start with a small amount of leaves to assess the taste and find the right concentration. The leaves go well with tea, mint, lemon balm and other herbal drinks — this helps balance the taste.

Stevia leaves are not a substitute for a balanced diet and are not intended to treat or prevent any disease.